I'm buying a "Kitty Holster" vest/harness to use with this, so I'd just like to know about the leash. Did you like the leash for your cat?
10090
yes, it fits very good on her I don't walk her out side but I have it on when we go to the vet along with a carrier.
10091
We did use the leash. Our cat is an escape artist, though, so the harness didn't stay on long. The leash was fine while we were able to use it. Good length, secure clasp.
10092
Yes. I like the bungee aspect of the leash. It allows the cat to explore around. I would not recommend this leash for the vet's office though..too much recoil ;)
10093
HaHaHa! So funny. When I leash up Mowgli, he lays down. Period. End of story. I suppose I could drag him around, remembering to turn him over so he doesn't lose all the fur on one side. I'm still working on it...the solution will probably involve food, probably tuna. The harness product is ok fine...cat psychology is the problem. Good luck.
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The easy part depends on your cat's age. The younger the cat is when you get them in the harness, the better. Ease your cat SLOWLY into this new idea of being outside on a leash. Let your cat (even if you think he's too old to train!) just sit inside with the harness on for a few minutes. Then increase it by a few more minutes each day until he gets used to it. Then he won't freak out or refuse to move once you get him on the leash outside. Make sure you pet him a lot and re-assure him that everything's OK. Make it a pleasant experience from beginning to end, and eventually he will associate the harness/leash with good feelings. I hope this helps! The easy part depends on your cat's age. The younger the cat is when you get them in the harness, the better. Ease your cat SLOWLY into this new idea of being outside on a leash. Let your cat (even if you think he's too old to train!) just sit inside with the harness on for a few minutes. Then increase it by a few more minutes each day until he gets used to it. Then he won't freak out or refuse to move once you get him on the leash outside. Make sure you pet him a lot and re-assure him that everything's OK. Make it a pleasant experience from beginning to end, and eventually he will... » Read More The easy part depends on your cat's age. The younger the cat is when you get them in the harness, the better. Ease your cat SLOWLY into this new idea of being outside on a leash. Let your cat (even if you think he's too old to train!) just sit inside with the harness on for a few minutes. Then increase it by a few more minutes each day until he gets used to it. Then he won't freak out or refuse to move once you get him on the leash outside. Make sure you pet him a lot and re-assure him that everything's OK. Make it a pleasant experience from beginning to end, and eventually he will associate the harness/leash with good feelings. I hope this helps! « Show Less
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I would not recommend using this for a cat. You would be better off purchasing a $35.00 pet stroller from Amazon. It would be much more secure and I am certain the cat would prefer the stroller to the dog carrier backpack. I have purchased one of the $35.00 strollers and it works great.
1582193
I cannot find any kind of a hook to clip a leash on mine. If that's important to you, you might want to try the Kurgo (I was pretty happy with that one - though the pockets aren't as roomy and it's all one piece). FWIW, my dog pulls a lot and I found a pinch collar works pretty well. Believe it or not, combined with a retractable leash, he's much more manageable. He has more freedom and responds better to the pinch collar. I know that's not the "proper" way to walk a dog, but I'm happy if I can walk him without getting sore arms!
1351324
If you go to youtube and search for kitty holster cat harness you should be able to find a video that shows how to measure your cat to find the right size.
456874
Our cat is big, and we left the harness on him but he manage to get out of it after a while. If your cat is used to a leash at all I think he will be fine but if he fights it like our cat because this is the large one, your cat may slip out of it easily and I don't think they adjust much if at all. Hope this helps.
1958762
with my 22 1/2 pounder I checked into dog harnesses, they don't have the velcro security I feel I have with the ones made for cats, if you can find one made like the kitty holster instead of just straps, measure girth and neck size and go to a pet store and see if they carry the vest type, usually all they have is for little tiny dog.
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It feels solid when locked. Our 62 lb Husky/Lab mix hasn't lunged on it yet (cats pick on her and require lunges) but the retracting spring holds the line taunt and she is very sensitive to that, returns to my side when I don't mean for her to. Our previous leash kept the line off the ground but did not pull. I really hope this one relaxes a little because that's the whole purpose of a retractable - give them scratch & sniff room without requiring your presence in the shrubs! If she was a "tugger", this would be ideal.
617704
The harness is secure enough to attach to a long leash and allow the cat to roam a little. So they must allow their cat to go outside alone, but watch through the window. I don't know what the second one means. They may have meant collar. Be advised that the cat can slip out of the harness if frightened or want to. It doesn't happen easily, but mine did.
876798
My cat is average size and the collar has Velcro so you can adjust it to fit your dog. Nevertheless I couldn't make it small enough so Shadow didn't wind up wearing it around his waist.
1033239
I have mine as a safety precaution for my dog...She is on retractable leash w/harnesses when we go trail walking.
1592143
No I don't - probably should look into it. Our cat shares with the pup - they're the same size!
1120826
Hello. I've been using this on my ~11 pound cat since late September. It took a little getting used to for him, but it's very second nature for him now. I wouldn't say it is 'small,' but my vet verified that it's not too big for a cat his size. You just have to purchase a small dog collar for it so that it is sturdy enough to hold the device upright. Please see the review I posted for this product.
758229
It appears this question has been answered. I tried to put a regular harness on my cat but he wriggled out of it. I think this one might work out. These run small. The harness might go on him but I can't see a cat walking on a leash. Let me know how it works out. Good luck!
244143
I would go with the medium, the neck closure is pretty forgiving and you don't want it too snug. Remember to keep slack in the leash because even though this is a great set up the inner "Houdini" in your cat will come out, as can they, right out of the harness.
121774
I've never used a harness so I don't know whether it would work or not, but there definitely isn't any sort of slit or hole in the top of the vest. I use the vest with a collar. So if the ring to attach to a leash on your harness isn't positioned much differently than what is needed to attach to a regular collar, this vest may work for you. As someone else mentioned, the neck opening does sit back far enough that it seems like it ought to work. On the other hand, if the ring on your harness is in a completely different place than that for a typical collar, the vest may not work for you.
319709
The leash I purchased is great. I have had no problems and really like it. I've been using the leash for a couple of months.